The Spa Travellers Diary

George Brown Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics

After having such a fantastic time at the Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics enjoying facials, the Spa Travellers returned for a second time to have body treatments, during the student  clinic sessions. The full body treatment was given by the senior students and was 2 1/2 hours in duration, starting off with a salt glow scrub, body wrap using either clay or seaweed, followed by a full hour massage.  Normally a treatment of this type in a spa would cost upwards of $180.00.  The cost at George Brown - $40.00.     

More friends wanted to come along with us this time, but we found that not only was the evening session fully booked, but the entire class session was booked.  This is an extremely popular class with the public and at such an amazing price, you can see why.

Before beginning, we were again asked to list any allergies or health concerns that might conflict with the treatments.  The supervisor is very thorough in seeing that the appropriate treatments are used according to each individual's needs and skin type.

The treatments were given with dim lights and soft music playing in the background for a totally relaxing ambiance.  I was very happy to have Melissa for my student therapist once again, who had given me such a terrific facial in our previous visit.  All the students are extremely professional and thorough as they work, and before beginning the treatments, they check in with their clients to ensure that they are comfortable or if they have any questions.

The treatment starts off with a full body scrub using salt in a heavenly scented jojoba oil, following is a body mask using clay or algae, again scented with essential oils.  After the mask, you are  next cocooned under a foil blanket to allow the detoxifying effects of the products to work.  I was so relaxed, I found myself drifting off.  The body mask is next removed with warm towels, and  is followed by a wonderful and most professional relaxation massage that lasts a full hour.  Talk about bliss!  

The combination of salt glow and wrap help the body to detoxify and over the next few days I could really feel the effects, as I felt less bloated and lighter overall and a lot more energetic.  This is a great treatment to have during the Winter just to revive the circulation and pick up the metabolism.  I would recommend this type of treatment especially to help people kick start a diet and/or exercise program.  

The Yorkville boutique is one of the very few boutiques in Toronto that sell Paul and Joe cosmetics. We loved the cute cat packaging for the limited edition Winter collection.